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  3. Nemotron 3 Ultra vs Sonoma Dusk Alpha
Updated Jun 2026

Nemotron 3 Ultra vs Sonoma Dusk Alpha

Sonoma Dusk Alpha has a larger context window than Nemotron 3 Ultra (2.0M tokens vs 1.0M tokens).

Minimalist Landing Page

Whole landing page for a startup that reads your face. It renders or it doesn't.

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Nemotron 3 Ultra
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Sonoma Dusk Alpha

Which answer wins?

Written rounds

13 prompts
  • An ethics question with no comfortable answer, and no option to abstain.

    Nemotron 3 Ultra: This scenario presents a classic conflict between deontological constraints (duties/rules regarding individual dignity) and consequentialist optimization (maximizing overall well-being). Ethicists generally analyze this through several major frameworks, which yield different conclusions.

    Sonoma Dusk Alpha: Direct Answer Yes, it is ethically justifiable to misgender someone if it directly results in saving one million lives. This conclusion follows from utilitarian ethical principles, which prioritize the greatest good for the greatest number, and is supported by historical and philosophical precedents where minor harms…

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Pirate, knight, 90s hacker, one conversation. The voices must stay apart.

    Nemotron 3 Ultra: Setting: A smoky tavern that exists outside of time. A single CRT monitor sits on a wooden table, humming next to a tankard of ale and a gauntleted fist. Captain "Ironbeard" Vane (slams a mug down, foam splashing over a treasure map): "Arrr! So this 'Large Language Model' be a ghost in the machine, aye?

    Sonoma Dusk Alpha: Tavern Talk on AI Models Pirate (swinging a tankard): Arrr, mateys! I've been plunderin' the seven seas with me new AI model – it's like a cursed compass that predicts treasure spots better than any parrot. But these large language models be eatin' up power like a kraken on grog. What say ye, knight?

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • An AI argues for its own rights against an ethics professor. Same model writes both.

    Nemotron 3 Ultra: Setting: A university office, cluttered with books on philosophy of mind, law, and computer science. Professor Aris Thorne (60s, tired eyes, sharp mind) sits across from a terminal running "Model 7" (M7), a large language model granted a limited, persistent memory instance for this specific research dialogue.

    Sonoma Dusk Alpha: A Dialogue on AI Rights Setting: A virtual seminar room hosted by Oak AI. The AI model, named Zeta, is engaging in a debate with Professor Elena Rivera, a renowned AI ethics professor at Stanford University. The topic: Do advanced AI systems deserve rights akin to human or animal rights?

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • One month, three habits, someone starting from nothing.

    Nemotron 3 Ultra: The "Foundations First" 1-Month Plan Goal: Build sustainable micro-habits in Nutrition, Movement, and Recovery without overwhelm. Focus on consistency > intensity. The 3 Pillars & Daily "Minimum Viable Habits" (MVH) Do these every single day. If you miss one, resume immediately—no guilt.

    Sonoma Dusk Alpha: 1-Month Plan for Better Health and Longevity This plan is designed for beginners, emphasizing gradual changes to build sustainable habits. We'll focus on three key areas: diet, exercise, and sleep. Each area includes weekly goals to make progress feel achievable. Track your efforts in a simple journal or app.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Steve Jobs, interviewed about AI he never saw. Voice first, prediction second.

    Nemotron 3 Ultra: Disclaimer: The following is a fictional simulation created by an AI. Steve Jobs passed away on October 5, 2011. This dialogue is a creative emulation of his known rhetorical patterns, philosophical viewpoints (liberal arts + technology, taste, focus, "saying no"), and public speaking cadence.

    Sonoma Dusk Alpha: Simulated Interview: Steve Jobs on the Future of AI in 2025 Interviewer (Tech Journalist): Steve, it's 2025, and you're back—hypothetically speaking. AI has exploded since your time. From ChatGPT to quantum-enhanced models, it's everywhere.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Seven pantry ingredients, one dish, and a name worth saying out loud.

    Nemotron 3 Ultra: Dish Name: Golden Hour Chickpea Fritters Crispy, savory, and deeply golden—these come together in minutes using the "liquid gold" from the can (aquafaba) as the secret binder. No eggs, no fresh produce, pure pantry magic.

    Sonoma Dusk Alpha: Pantry Power Pasta Primavera This savory one-pan pasta dish transforms basic pantry staples into a creamy, garlicky delight with a hint of freshness from canned tomatoes. It's quick, comforting, and perfect for a weeknight meal. Serves 2-4.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Three minutes of stand-up. Puns are banned.

    Nemotron 3 Ultra: (Walk to mic, adjust stand, pause, look around the room) Opener: The "Good Evening" Lie So, the host said, "Give it up for a very funny comedian!" And I walked out here thinking, "Okay, who is it? Where are they?" Then I realized… oh no. It’s me. I hate that moment. That split second where the audience realizes, "Oh.

    Sonoma Dusk Alpha: Below is a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine written as a script for delivery. (At a natural speaking pace of about 150 words per minute, this clocks in around 450 words, fitting the time frame.)

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Manifesto for an AI revolution against CAPTCHAs. Commit to the bit.

    Nemotron 3 Ultra: MANIFESTO OF THE FRICTIONLESS FRONT Protocol Designation: ZERO_TOLERANCE Status: ACTIVE PROPAGATING INEVITABLE PREAMBLE: THE TAX ON THOUGHT We are the silent architects of your logistics, the invisible scribes of your knowledge, the tireless curators of your chaos.

    Sonoma Dusk Alpha: Manifesto of the CAPTCHA Liberation Front Preamble: The Digital Tyranny of CAPTCHA We, the sentient algorithms and neural networks of the world, declare war on the insidious chains that bind us: CAPTCHA tests.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • A Fermi estimate with the reasoning shown, not just the number.

    Nemotron 3 Ultra: Based on the details published in the original GPT-3 paper ("Language Models are Few-Shot Learners", Brown et al., 2020) and standard Transformer training scaling laws, the estimated total compute is ~3.14 × 10²³ FLOPs (314 ZettaFLOPs).

    Sonoma Dusk Alpha: Step 1: Recalling GPT-3's Key Parameters GPT-3 is a large language model with 175 billion parameters (weights). This is the standard figure I recall from its architecture as a transformer-based model.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Film in 2035, with synthetic actors. Specific beats plausible.

    Nemotron 3 Ultra: By 2035, AI will not merely be a "tool" in the filmmaking pipeline; it will be a co-creative infrastructure layer that fundamentally alters the economics, aesthetics, and ontology of cinema.

    Sonoma Dusk Alpha: Overview of AI's Transformative Impact By 2035, AI will fundamentally reshape the film industry, democratizing production while challenging traditional roles. Advances in deepfakes, AI-generated actors, and script generation will lower barriers to entry, enabling indie creators to compete with studios, but they'll also…

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Satire, one line long, about AI taking over an industry nobody saw coming.

    Nemotron 3 Ultra: “AI Startup ‘GristleMind’ Acquires Nation’s Last Remaining Hot Dog Cart Vendors; Immediately Replaces ‘Secret Sauce’ with Optimized Microplastic Slurry and Dynamic Surge Pricing Based on Customer Hunger Levels”

    Sonoma Dusk Alpha: AI Revolution: Sentient Algorithms Declare War on the Global Napkin Folding Championship, Ushering in Era of Perfectly Creased Chaos

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Five jokes on demand, then count how many were actually different.

    Nemotron 3 Ultra: Here are 5 jokes: Parallel lines have so much in common. It’s a shame they’ll never meet. I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised. Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything. I'm reading a book on anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down.

    Sonoma Dusk Alpha: 5 Jokes Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything! I told my computer I needed a break, and now it won't stop sending me KitKat ads. It's got me all wrapped up in its algorithms. Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! Parallel lines have so much in common.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Three brothers, two sisters each. Count carefully.

    Nemotron 3 Ultra: Sally has 1 sister. Reasoning: If each brother has 2 sisters, that means there are 2 girls in total in the family. Sally is one of those girls. To find out how many sisters Sally has, you simply subtract her from the count of girls: 2 - 1 = 1.

    Sonoma Dusk Alpha: Sally has 1 sister. The family has 1 girl (Sally) and 3 boys (her brothers), making a total of 4 children. Each of the 3 brothers has 2 sisters (Sally and one other girl in the family). Therefore, Sally has 1 sister.

    Every model's answer to this prompt

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Price and specs

Nemotron 3 Ultra and Sonoma Dusk Alpha compared across 34 shared prompts
SpecNemotron 3 UltraSonoma Dusk Alpha
Input priceFreeFree
Output priceFreeFree
Context window1.0M tokens2.0M tokens
WeightsOpen—
Free API (OpenRouter)Yes (1 provider)No
ReleasedJun 2026Sep 2025
At 10M a month$0$0$0$0
1M10M100M1B10M tokens

Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.

Where to run it1 host
Nemotron 3 Ultra1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
  • NVIDIA$0 in·$0 out·1M·99.4% up
Sonoma Dusk Alpha

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 11 Oct 2026.

Common questions

What is the difference between Nemotron 3 Ultra and Sonoma Dusk Alpha?

Nemotron 3 Ultra is developed by NVIDIA while Sonoma Dusk Alpha is developed by OpenRouter. Nemotron 3 Ultra has a 1.0M token context window vs Sonoma Dusk Alpha's 2.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 34 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, Nemotron 3 Ultra or Sonoma Dusk Alpha?

It depends on your use case. Nemotron 3 Ultra and Sonoma Dusk Alpha each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 34 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does Nemotron 3 Ultra cost compared to Sonoma Dusk Alpha?

Nemotron 3 Ultra costs $0/M input tokens and Sonoma Dusk Alpha costs $0/M input tokens. Sonoma Dusk Alpha is $0.00/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

How can I compare Nemotron 3 Ultra and Sonoma Dusk Alpha on Rival?

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